Welcome to Torquay & District Medical Society
Torquay & District Medical Society is a social and educational society for members of the medical profession in the Torquay area.
We hold regular dinners and other events for members, their partners and guests, and are pleased to welcome prospective members to join us.
Why not join us for our informative and entertaining programme?
Thursday 27th March 2025
Talk by Dr Michael Dixon
Time to Heal
Tales of a Country Doctor
Dr Michael Dixon is an NHS GP at the Culm Valley Integrated Centre for Health in Cullompton, Devon.
He is Chair of the College of Medicine and Head of the Royal Medical Household.
Michael was previously a leader in the GP Commissioning movement as Chair of NHS Alliance (1998-2016) and President of NHS Clinical Commissioners (2012-2014).
He was co-founder of the National Social Prescribing Network in 2016 and became the first NHS England National Social Prescribing Clinical Champion the following year.
Dr Dixon is Visiting Professor at Westminster University.
His recent book “A Time to Heal – Tales of a Country Doctor” describes his views on General Practice - past and present.
Join us to hear Michael Dixon's "Tales of a Country Doctor"...
A number of Torquay & District Medical Society, 100% silk ties are available for sale to members.
The ties feature the T&DMS badge and are excellent value at £10 each.
Please click here to contact the Secretary to purchase your tie.